Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine

By Multifaculty | Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute

Learners enrolled: 1026 | Exam registration: 268

ABOUT THE COURSE:

Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine:

This course explores the science of sleep health, its clinical significance, and the management of sleep disorders. Participants will understand sleep studies and apply evidence-based interventions. Designed for healthcare professionals, the course emphasizes practical applications in patient care and wellness. Additionally, the course covers the impact of sleep on chronic diseases, mental health, and overall well-being. Interactive case studies and real-world applications will enhance learning. Join us to develop essential skills in sleep health management and improve patient outcomes.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied health, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy specialties

PREREQUISITES: MBBS, MD/MS,PhD, BDS, BSc Nursing, BSc Allied health sciences,Students who are pursuing or have completed basic sciences

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Health care centers and Hospitals Medical, Dental, Paramedical colleges – National and International Research centres – National and international

Summary

Course Status :	Ongoing
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	4 weeks
Category :	Chemical Engineering
Credit Points :	1
Level :	Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date :	16 Feb 2026
End Date :	13 Mar 2026
Enrollment Ends :	16 Feb 2026
Exam Registration Ends :	27 Feb 2026
Exam Date :	26 Apr 2026 IST
NCrF Level	4.5 — 8.0

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1: Module 1: Introduction to Sleep Physiology – 2 hours 30 minutes
Lecture 1. Sleep basics, architecture, functions of sleep - 30 min
Lecture 2. Neurobiology of sleep– 30 min
Lecture 3. Sleep neurotransmitters -30 min
Lecture 4. Circadian rhythms, suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), circadian sleep wake disorder- 30 min
Lecture 5. Stages of sleep, sleep health, sleep deprivation – 30 min

Week 2: Module 2: Sleep Disorders and their Pathophysiology – 2 hours 30 min
Lecture 6. Overview of sleep disorders – 30 min
Lecture 7. Clinical insights on insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome with case studies – 30 min
Lecture 8. Clinical insights on Parasomnias with case studies – 30 min
Lecture 9. Sleep Apnea – Central with case studies – 30 min
Lecture 10. Sleep Apnea – Obstructive with case studies – 30 min

Week 3: Module 3: Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Tools - 2 hours 30 min
Lecture 11. Assessment of upper airway anatomy in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), nasopharyngoscopy, and imaging studies – 30 min
Lecture 12. Screening tools for sleep related breathing disorders– 30 min
Lecture 13. Evaluation of sleep disorders by Polysomnography (PSG), interpretation and sleep scoring – 30 min
Lecture 14. Evaluation of neurological causes of sleep disorders, EEG and management - 30 min
Lecture 15. Pediatric sleep disorders and their management – 30 min

Week 4: Module 4: Treatment options and Devices – 2 hours 30 min
Lecture 16. Pharmacological treatments related to sleep health – 30 min
Lecture 17. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) – 30 min
Lecture 18. Surgical Management for OSA – ENT Perspective - 30 min
Lecture 19. Surgical Management for OSA – Dental Perspective - 30 min
Lecture 20: Lifestyle and behavioral interventions; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – 30 min

Books and references

Meir Kryger, Thomas Roth, William C. Dement "Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine" 7th Philadelphia, USA Elsevier2021

Meir H. Kryger "Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine" 3rd Philadelphia, USA Elsevier 2023

Alon Y. Avidan, Phyllis C. Zee "The Sleep Medicine Handbook" 1st Philadelphia, USA Wolters Kluwer 2011

Richard B. Berry "Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine" 2nd Philadelphia, USA Elsevier 2024

Paul R. Carney, Richard B. Berry, James D.Geyer "Clinical Sleep Disorders" 2nd Philadelphia, USA Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2012.

Suggested Journals:

1. Sleep. Sleep Research Society. Oxford University Press. Available from: https://academic.oup.com/sleep

2. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Available from: https://jcsm.aasm.org

3. Sleep Medicine. Elsevier. Available from: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/sleep-medicine
4. Sleep Medicine Reviews. Elsevier. Available from: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/sleep-medicine-reviews

5. Chest. American College of Chest Physicians. Available from: https://journal.chestnet.org
6. Suggested Journals: European Sleep Research Society. Wiley. Available from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652869

7. Chronobiology International. Taylor & Francis. Available from: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/icbi20/current

8. Nature and Science of Sleep. Dove Medical Press. Available from: https://www.dovepress.com/nature-and-science-of-sleep-journal

9. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology. Wolters Kluwer. Available from: https://journals.lww.com/clinicalneurophys

10. Current Sleep Medicine Reports. Springer. Available from: https://www.springer.com/journal/40675

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Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.

The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).

Date and Time of Exams: April 26, 2026 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.

Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.

The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.

Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 3 assignments out of the total 4 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras. It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- NPTEL team

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